Scratch Social Golf Podcast

Scratch Social Bonus Episode - The Irish Golfing Calendar For 2026! In this episode, Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch delve into the exciting Irish golfing calendar for 2026, covering both amateur and professional events. They discuss key tournaments, highlight the importance of women's golf, and share personal anecdotes about their golfing experiences. The conversation also touches on optimizing...

Happy New Year and welcome to Scratch Social for 2026. We kick off the new golf year by looking at what’s new , what’s evolving and what still matters most in the game. The episode opens with a catch-up on the holidays before diving deep into TGL , golf’s bold new team format. Paddy breaks down how the league actually works, why it’s watchable for European audiences, and why Boston Common might be...

Welcome back to Scratch Social and welcome to our final episode of the year. In this special year-in-review episode, hosts Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch look back on the moments, stories, shots and conversations that defined golf in 2025 both on tour and closer to home. No rankings for the sake of it. No forced hot takes. Just honest reflection, great golf stories, and a look at where the game...

Welcome back to Scratch Social, your weekly dive into Irish golf, global golf stories, community questions, and the moments that make the game more than just a scorecard. Hosted by Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch, each episode blends insight, humour, and real-world golf experiences, from tour-level headlines to everyday rounds. In this episode: We break down the biggest stories in golf this week,...

Welcome back to Scratch Social your weekly dive into Irish golf, must-play courses, golf travel, and the stories and characters that make the game what it is. Hosted by Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch, each episode blends sharp opinions, cultural moments, and real insight from across the Irish golf scene and beyond. This week, we bring you: News of the Week: We break down the IGWA Awards and the...

Welcome back to Scratch Social! 🏌️‍♂️🎙️ In this episode, Padraig Lynch and Eimear McManus soak up the excitement of launching the podcast while diving into the biggest talking points in Irish and global golf. From celebrating Lauren Walsh securing her LPGA Tour card to shining a light on Ballyneety Golf Club’s growing international recognition, we explore what these moments mean for the game at ho...

Welcome to the first episode of Scratch Social your new weekly dive into Irish golf, must-play courses, golf travel, and the stories that make the game what it is. Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch introduce the show, share their golf backgrounds before jumping into fast, opinion-driven segments. This week we chat about the most underrated golf courses in Ireland, our top Irish golf recommendations...

Welcome back to Scratch Social your weekly dive into Irish golf, must-play courses, golf travel, and the stories that make the game what it is. Each episode blends sharp opinions, cultural moments, and practical insights for golfers at home and abroad. This week, we bring you: News of the Week: Eimear takes the mic to share the latest trends and talking points in the golf world. The Social Round:...

Welcome back to Scratch Social your weekly dive into Irish golf, must-play courses, golf travel, and the stories and characters that make the game what it is. Hosted by Eimear McManus and Padraig Lynch , each episode blends sharp opinions, cultural moments, and practical insights for golfers at home and abroad. This week, we bring you: Trending & Quirky Golf Stories: From a viral or unusual st...